Dundee Academy of Sport

Why do we need to eat? Write down as many reasons that you can think of why we eat Energy for everything our body does (Play and work) To grow and develop Fight diseases and stay healthy Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

What are some negative effects of an unhealthy diet? Work with a partner to see if you can come up with 5 health problems associated with an unhealthy diet. Who is at risk?

Cholesterol – type of fat Cell lining Produce hormones LDL and HDL

Write down any facts and myths you know about food. Cheese gives you nightmares Chocolate gives you spots Skittles make you hyper!

Carbohydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water Food Standards Agency 2011 Fats store and transport vitamins A D E K, protect organs and provide energy Carbohydrates provide energy Proteins Growth health and repair of tissues Carbohydrates Rich in vitamins, some minerals and fibre Minerals e.g. sodium calcium iron

 Fruit and veg  Carbohydrates  Protein  Dairy  Food and drinks high in fat /or sugar

2 nd session

Does it count?

Does sugar have any nutritional benefits ? What foods contain a lot of added sugar ? Glucose Dextrose Fructose Sucrose Corn sugar high-fructose glucose syrup honey maple syrup agave syrup invert sugar

4.5 teaspoons 3.5teaspoons 1 teaspoon 5.5teaspoons 40 grammes bowl 3.5 teaspoons 40 grammes bowl 2.1 teaspoons

A term used to describe the amount of potential energy a foodstuff contains Will not tell you whether it is healthy, full of vitamins, minerals. Will not tell you which food group it belongs to.

Adequate calories for Growth, Development, Maintenance and Sport! – 800 per hour

2200 kcals daily energy intake According to health experts, the suggested amount of added sugar that we should take is 5% of our daily energy intake. What is 5%? Answer kcals As 1 gramme of sugar = 4kcals How many grammes of sugar should you be eating? Answer grammes A heaped teaspoon contains 5 grammes of sugar, how many teaspoons per day. Answer teaspoons 2500 kcals daily energy intake

2200 kcals daily energy intake According to health experts, the suggested amount of added sugar that we should take is 5% of our daily energy intake. What is 5%? Answer kcals As 1 gramme of sugar = 4kcals How many grammes of sugar should you be eating? Answer grammes A heaped teaspoon contains 5 grammes of sugar, how many teaspoons per day. Answer / teaspoons

According to health experts, the suggested amount of added sugar that we should take is 5% of our daily energy intake. What is 5%? Answer kcals As 1 gramme of sugar = 4kcals How many grammes of sugar should you be eating? Answer grammes A heaped teaspoon contains 5 grammes of sugar, how many teaspoons per day. Answer (just over) teaspoons 2500 kcals daily energy intake

4 activities Top trumps Match up Health advice Exercise- Calorie chart

From 50 to 1000kcals per day